Edge Chassis Skiis and Shocks

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

So now that you guys helped me on setting the suspension, what skiis are you guys recommending for off trail. I would prefer a Polaris brand ski if they offer a good one (possibly what it already has). Ran powder pros on the skidoo but really only liked them in perfect powder, found them tippy and hard to control in less than ideal snow.
The skid already has Fox shocks, front shocks are stock. I know the skid shocks were worn and gained from the replacement. Is it as big a deal on the front for off trail work? Would I notice a big difference swapping the fronts to Fox as well? Sled has about 1600 miles on it. Thanks!

 

[sled_guy]

To fix the issue you had with the Powder Pros you need to buy the cut ones from Carl's Cycle. I prefer either SLP SLTs or the cut Powder Pros from Carl's. For nothing but off trail deep snow riding nothing beats that cut PP from Carl's in my opinion.

I think good shocks make a difference everywhere. Where you will notice the good shocks off trail is when boondocking and what your dive left and right is like and then when riding/climbing through chopped up snow, like across other people's tracks, the good front shocks will make a noticeable difference.

When replacing shocks I put ski shocks on first, rear/rear shock second and front/rear shock last... I think they make a noticeable difference in that order.

sled_guy

 

[treemagnet03]

The gripper polaris ski is pretty sweet. Best stock mountain ski out there at the moment...

Do a search for it on the forums here and you will see it is pretty well loved!

And I agree. Good shock make a huge difference everywhere. A shot set of shocks with no adjustability is a miserable thing...

 

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

To fix the issue you had with the Powder Pros you need to buy the cut ones from Carl's Cycle. I prefer either SLP SLTs or the cut Powder Pros from Carl's. For nothing but off trail deep snow riding nothing beats that cut PP from Carl's in my opinion.

I think good shocks make a difference everywhere. Where you will notice the good shocks off trail is when boondocking and what your dive left and right is like and then when riding/climbing through chopped up snow, like across other people's tracks, the good front shocks will make a noticeable difference.

When replacing shocks I put ski shocks on first, rear/rear shock second and front/rear shock last... I think they make a noticeable difference in that order.

sled_guy

Sled guy,
Thanks. All that makes sense. On the cut ski issue, Rasmussen was talking about a straight cut from the outside? or inside? of ski @ the pivot bolt to the center of the rear of the ski. Is this also what you are referring to? If not, Carls is just down the road so I could get with them. BTW I have been scouring posts and wanted to say thanks for other good info you've given.

 

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

The gripper polaris ski is pretty sweet. Best stock mountain ski out there at the moment...

Do a search for it on the forums here and you will see it is pretty well loved!

And I agree. Good shock make a huge difference everywhere. A shot set of shocks with no adjustability is a miserable thing...

Treemagnet, ouch,
I appreciate it, I'll do some homework.

 

[sled_guy]

Carl's shaves the outside of the ski off from by the bolt back. I don't know the exact deminsions, I just know it works.

sled_guy

 

[boxster7614]

My vote goes to Simmons skis

 

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

ok, so I am installing the grippers and the fox floats. I had to drill the bushing for the skis, of course one bushing is froze but that is another problem. Since the stock skis were narrower, should I move the trailing arm position to the narrower position to get a similar overall width? I guess my concern would be for sidehilling since I probably have added a couple inches to the width. Would it be too wide? Is it difficult to adjust toe correctly if I do move it to the narrow position? Thanks, this is fun.

 

[Andreas83]

I would narrow it in as much as possible. Makes a huge difference when sidehilling.
I measured my vertical escape today, manged to narrow it down to 39" from spindel to spindel.
Toe adjustment is not difficult, I think the hardest part is to make/brake the counter nut on the tie rods inside the bellypan.
I use a long flat iron that i line up with the side of the track.
Measure from the flat iron to the skis. (You can use just about anything as long as its straight.